Montreal Mayor Cautions on US Tariffs Impacting City Economy
Montreal’s mayor warned on August 24 that recent U.S. tariff hikes pose a serious risk to the city’s economy, potentially raising costs for local businesses and affecting growth.
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Northern Montreal Mayors Call for More Transit Funding
Twenty mayors from Laurentides and Lanaudière have asked Quebec to rebalance and increase provincial transit funding, citing rapid population growth. Their demand comes as transportation financing becomes a focal point in the upcoming provincial election campaign.
West Island Residents and Mayor Clash Over 18th‑Century Farmhouse
West Island residents and the mayor are debating whether to restore an 18th‑century farmhouse or leave it unchanged, while officials warn the deteriorating building could become a safety hazard.
LaSalle College Seeks Creditor Protection After $30 Million Fine
LaSalle College in Montreal has entered creditor protection and paused classes after a $30 million fine led the province to withhold its funding.
Judge Denies Bail to Asylum Seeker Accused of $180,000 Fraud
A Montreal judge denied bail to an asylum seeker accused of defrauding $180,000 from Quebec's social assistance program and previously €1 million from Spain, ordering him to stay in custody until trial.
Quebec Social Workers' Order Proposes Five Service Improvements
The Quebec Order of social workers presented five recommendations to strengthen the province’s social service system, timing the release amid an election campaign focused on social support adequacy.
Vincent Marissal Moves to Taschereau Riding for Parti Québécois
Vincent Marissal, former La Presse columnist and ex‑Rosemont representative, announced on August 24 that he will run as the Parti Québécois candidate in Montreal’s Taschereau riding.
Canada Allocates $11.3 Billion for Six Quebec‑Built Icebreakers
The federal government will spend $11.3 billion to build six icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 pledge to upgrade the Coast Guard fleet. The project is intended to modernize Arctic rescue capabilities and boost the province’s shipbuilding industry.
901 Taschereau Bus Line Begins Service on South Shore
The 901 Taschereau bus line began service on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit territories on Montreal’s South Shore. The route creates a continuous corridor, improving regional connectivity across municipal boundaries.
Montreal Traffic Controller Critical After Aircraft Collision
A Montreal traffic controller was critically injured after being struck by an aircraft on August 25, 2026. Police have classified the event as a workplace accident and will refer it to the provincial safety commission for investigation.
West Island Residents Split Over 18th‑Century Farmhouse Future
Residents of Montreal’s West Island are divided over whether to restore an 18th‑century farmhouse or allow it to remain in decay, while the mayor warns the deteriorating building could become a safety hazard.
Montreal Mayor Calls U.S. Tariffs Impact Extremely Worrying
Montreal’s mayor warned on August 24 that new U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports are severely affecting the city’s economy, prompting close monitoring and coordination with higher levels of government.
LaSalle College Seeks Creditor Protection After $30 Million Fine
LaSalle College in Montreal has sought creditor protection and halted classes after a $30 million fine led the province to withhold essential funding.
Northern Montreal Mayors Call for More Transit Funding
About twenty mayors from the Laurentides and Lanaudière regions north of Montreal have asked the Quebec government to boost transit funding and rebalance services in response to rapid population growth, coinciding with the start of the provincial election campaign.
Vincent Marissal Moves to Taschereau for Parti Québécois
Vincent Marissal, former La Presse columnist and recent independent, announced he will run for the Parti Québécois in the Taschereau riding, leaving his previous Rosemont district ahead of the provincial election.
First-Time Homelessness Grows Among Quebec Seniors
Quebec is seeing a rise in first-time homelessness among seniors aged 65 to 75, prompting the health commissioner to label it a humanitarian crisis and call for coordinated action.
Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montreal Island
Quebec’s weather service issued a yellow alert for violent thunderstorms on August 24, 2026, covering Montreal Island. The warning signals a risk of severe storms and advises residents to stay alert and take precautionary steps.
Canada Allocates $11.3 B for Six Quebec Icebreakers
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $11.3 billion federal investment to build six icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 promise and aiming to boost the province’s shipbuilding sector while expanding the Canadian Coast Guard’s ice‑breaking fleet.
Canada Vows Dollar‑for‑Dollar Tariff Response to U.S. Measures
Canada’s finance minister announced a dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation to recent U.S. tariff hikes, including possible cuts to electricity and critical mineral exports, while Quebec’s minister said the province will not be intimidated by the pressure.
Quebec Parties Commit to New AI Election Code
Quebec’s four major parties pledged to follow a new code of conduct governing AI use in election campaigns, responding to concerns about AI’s impact on electoral integrity.
